2025 Doctors of Distinction

WELCOME

WELCOME Congratulations to this year’s Doctors of Distinction. This recognition honors not only your professional excellence but also the compassion, dedication and leadership you bring to the health care community.

Westfair Business Journal is proud to celebrate your achievements and provide a forum where medical professionals can connect, share knowledge and inspire one another. Your work makes a lasting impact on patients, colleagues and the broader field of medicine, and we are honored to recognize your contributions.

PROGRAM 5 - 5:30 p.m. Paintings Unveiling Artist Gino Civale 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.: Cocktail hour Beer & Wine • Passed Hors-d’Oeuvres • Networking Vendor tables 6:30 – 8 p.m.: Awards ceremony Opening Remarks Natalie Holland, Event Director, Westfair Business Journal Guest Speaker Vilma E. Bordonaro, M.B.A., Chief of Staff, New York Medical College Mistress of Ceremonies Michelle Novotny, EdD, Senior Associate Dean for Administration & Enrollment School of Health Sciences and Practice – New York Medical College

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E V ERYONE LOV E S A

COMEBACK

Paul Rivera got a new lung and a new life.

Paul was one of those hardworking citizens who keep our fair city going.

But then he got struck with pulmonary fibrosis, probably as a result of chemical exposure on the job. It was untreatable; his only hope was a lung transplant. And only one hospital, Montefiore Einstein, showed up to help.

They got Paul a new lung, and they gave him a new life.

See Paul’s Story at MontefioreEinstein.org/PaulRivera

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GUEST SPEAKER

VILMA E. BORDONARO, M.B.A. Chief of Staff New York Medical College

Under the direction of the chancellor, Vilma E. Bordonaro, MBA, serves as chief advisor to the chancellor and liaison for internal and external stakeholders and leaders. She coordinates actions with administrative and academic teams, collaborates with the chancellor’s direct reports and executive management, and oversees day-to-day operations, including budget, staffing and operating procedures. Bordonaro acts as a key advisor and thought partner to the chancellor, helping translate institutional goals and vision into actionable plans. At the chancellor’s direction, she manages high-impact and high-visibility projects and assists in overseeing the daily activities and needs of the Office of the Chancellor and the Board of Trustees. She ensures timely and effective responses to critical incidents and events while aligning initiatives with the mission and objectives of the college and the board. Bordonaro also oversees operations related to food services, housing, expenditures, travel and catering policies, as well as approvals for technology, listservs and contracts.

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New York Medical College is proud to host the 2025 Doctors of Distinction and congratulates Rahim Hirani, M.D.-Ph.D. Candidate Promise for the Future Supriya S. Jain, M.D. Professor of Pediatrics and Radiology and Adjunct Professor of Public Health and Parantap Gupta, M.D. Power Couple Augustine Moscatello, M.D. Professor and Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology Doctor without Boundaries and all the honorees

MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES

MICHELLE NOVOTNY, Ed.D.

Senior Associate Dean for Administration & Enrollment School of Health Sciences and Practice – New York Medical College Michelle Novotny is an accomplished higher education administrator with more than 25 years of experience in enrollment management, academic operations, and institutional leadership. As Senior Associate Dean for Administration and Enrollment at New York Medical College’s School of Health Sciences and Practice, she oversees strategic initiatives in recruitment, enrollment analytics, and policy development that advance the school’s mission and enhance student success.

Before joining NYMC, Dr. Novotny held senior leadership roles at The College of New Rochelle, the City University of New York, and Manhattan College, where she led systemwide enrollment, marketing, and operational transformations that improved efficiency and expanded access. Her expertise spans strategic planning, accreditation, financial aid management, and organizational effectiveness. A collaborative leader recognized for her innovative process design and data-driven approach, Dr. Novotny serves on multiple NYMC committees, including the Dean’s Leadership Council, Strategic Planning Committee, and Middle States Accreditation Steering Committee. She holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Administration and Leadership from Touro University Nevada, and both a Master of Arts and Bachelor of Science from Manhattan College.

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Greenwich Hospital congratulates James Farrelly, MD, recipient of Westchester and Fairfield Business Journal’s Doctors of Distinction Lifetime Achievement Award Thank you for the dedication, compassion and commitment you provide to your patients, each and every day.

James Farrelly, MD General Surgery, Trauma and Surgical Critical Care Greenwich Hospital

HONOREES

ALL IN THE FAMILY

COMPASSIONATE CONCIERGE DOCTOR

Candice Castro, Cassandra Castro, Kelly Castro and Kayla Castro

Lee Marcus, M.D.

CEO and Medical Director Impact Health NY

Registered Nurses Montefiore Einstein and White Plains Hospital

The Castro family embodies a legacy of care, compassion and community service within Montefiore Health System. At the center is Candice Castro, who has worked nearly 40 years as a nurse at Montefiore’s Jack D. Weiler Hospital in the Bronx. Her steady hands, calm reassurance and empathy have supported thousands of families during their most vulnerable moments.

Her dedication extended beyond her shifts. She raised three daughters who witnessed her devotion to patients and pride in the profession. Inspired by her example, Cassandra, Kelly and Kayla Castro each became nurses. Today, they serve at Montefiore’s Weiler Campus and White Plains Hospital, forming an extraordinary intergenerational team. Together, the Castros bring both wisdom and fresh energy to the bedside. They support one another through the challenges of nursing, from processing difficult cases to celebrating patient recoveries, while staying grounded in their purpose. The Castro family is a testament to how family values can shape a community. Their story shows that nursing is more than a career — it is a calling, and in their case, a shared legacy carried forward with pride and love.

Dr. Lee S. Marcus is a board-certified cardiologist and the CEO and founder of Impact Health and concierge medical practice that is transforming health care by shifting the focus from reactive treatments to proactive, preventive medicine. While Marcus manages the full spectrum of cardiovascular conditions, his expertise lies in early detection and disease prevention. As president of Preventive Cardiology of New York, which he established in 2015, he integrated cutting-edge diagnostics and risk assessment tools to identify cardiovascular disease at its earliest stages.

His advanced training at Columbia University and Yale University equips him with the specialized expertise to deliver an unparalleled level of cardiovascular care.

He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and The American Society for Preventive Cardiology.

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2025 Doctors of Distinction Awards

Crystal Run Healthcare proudly congratulates

Jessica Brighton, MSN, RN Chief Nursing Officer for Optum NY & NJ

Honored as Outstanding Nurse Thank you for your unwavering commitment to excellence and patient care

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HONOREES

CUTTING EDGE

CUTTING EDGE

Andrea V. Barrio

Dahniel Sastow

Attending, Breast Service, Department of Surgery Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Hematology, Oncology fellow The Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai Hospital

Dr. Andrea V. Barrio, MD, FACS is an attending with the Breast Service in the Department of Surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and an associate professor of surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College. She earned a bachelor’s degree and a medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She completed her surgical residency at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, followed by a breast surgical oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

Barrio specializes in the surgical treatment of breast cancer. Her research focuses on reducing the morbidity of breast cancer treatment, particularly lymphedema, a complication of extensive axillary surgery. She has led and co-led several studies examining the incidence and risk factors for lymphedema, including the role of inflammation in its development, and has studied the use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in node-positive patients to reduce the need for axillary lymph node dissection. She is principal investigator on a lymphedema screening study of women undergoing breast cancer treatment to prospectively determine the incidence of upper-extremity lymphedema after axillary lymph node dissection and to evaluate the role of inflammatory biomarkers, along with traditional patient and treatment factors, in its pathogenesis. She is also principal investigator on a multi-institutional prospective study evaluating the accuracy of sentinel lymph node biopsy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with locally advanced breast cancer.

Dr. Dahniel Sastow grew up in New Rochelle, N.Y., and earned his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Mount Sinai and is now a second-year hematology/oncology fellow at the Tisch Cancer Institute. His clinical and research interests focus on the diagnosis and management of hematologic malignancies, including leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma. He has published on venetoclax dosing strategies in acute myeloid leukemia and on therapeutic approaches for patients with myelofibrosis complicated by anemia and thrombocytopenia. Sastow hopes to begin his post-fellowship career in the Westchester/Fairfield area, where he and his family live. In his free time, he enjoys playing pickleball and basketball and attending concerts.

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Congratulations to Dr. Augustine Moscatello for being named as a “Doctor without Boundaries” in the 2025 Doctors of Distinction

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HONOREES

DENTIST

DOCTOR WITHOUT BOUNDARIES

Danielle A. Ruocco, DDS

Augustine Louis Moscatello

General Dentist ProHEALTH Dental, affiliate of Northwell

Director and Chair, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College

Dr. Danielle A. Ruocco is a patient-focused general dentist with more than 20 years of experience. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Fordham University and her Doctor of Dental Surgery from Creighton University School of Dentistry in 2002, followed by a residency in general dentistry at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Ruocco worked as an associate dentist in several New York practices before joining ProHealth Dental. She is passionate about community service and expanding access to care, and she is committed to lifelong learning to provide high-quality treatment. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry and takes a collaborative approach to ensure individualized care plans for each patient.

Dr. Augustine Moscatello is a board-certified otolaryngologist with more than 40 years of experience.

A graduate of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1982, he serves as director of the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Westchester Medical Center and professor and chair of the department at New York Medical College. He is also affiliated with Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital.

Recognized since 1994 as one of America’s, New York’s and Westchester’s Top Doctors, Moscatello is widely known for his expertise in treating conditions of the ear, nose and throat and has authored numerous publications in the field. For nearly two decades, Moscatello has led international medical missions to Peru, Colombia, India, Ethiopia, Thailand and Ukraine, providing advanced surgical care to children with cleft lips and palates and, more recently, to victims of blast trauma. In spring 2025, he completed his fifth mission to Ukraine, where he and his team performed complex facial reconstructive surgeries for soldiers and civilians with devastating war injuries. Moscatello exemplifies the spirit of global humanitarian medicine through his lifelong commitment to restoring health, dignity and hope to patients worldwide.

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Optum proudly congratulates

Supriya S. Jain, MD, and Parantap Gupta, MD

Honored as Power Couple

2025 Doctors of Distinction Awards Thank you for your unwavering commitment to excellence and patient care.

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HONOREES

DOCTOR WITHOUT BOUNDARIES

FEMALE INNOVATOR

Jk Rasamny

Minerva Santos

ENT, Otolaryngologist and Head and Neck Surgeon White Plains Hospital

Physician NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital

Dr. J.K. Rasamny earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He completed his residency in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at UVA, receiving the Mulholland Society Teaching Award for his work with medical students.

He then completed a fellowship in head and neck oncology at the University of Pennsylvania, where he also served as a clinical instructor in the division of head and neck oncology. At Penn, Rasamny trained under Dr. Gregory Weinstein and Dr. Bert O’Malley Jr., pioneers of transoral robotic surgery (TORS). He developed specific expertise in applying TORS for the minimally invasive treatment of tumors of the tongue base, tonsil, pharynx and parapharyngeal space. His practice focuses on pediatric and adult patients with malignant and benign tumors of the head and neck, including cancers of the oral cavity, pharynx and larynx; tumors of the paranasal sinuses; endocrine tumors of the thyroid and parathyroid glands; salivary gland tumors; and cutaneous malignancies such as melanoma. He is trained in both open and endoscopic approaches for skull base and sinus tumors, as well as complex reconstruction of head and neck defects.

Dr. Minerva Santos is a board-certified internist who has practiced in Westchester since 1992. She earned her medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in pulmonary diseases at Lenox Hill Hospital, and went on to establish her own practice in 1992. Her practice blends traditional, alternative and preventive medicine to help reduce disease risk.

She believes wellness encompasses the whole person — mind, body and spirit — and follows the motto “looking good and feeling good from the inside out.”

Central to her approach is listening to each patient’s story and providing care that goes beyond symptoms.

Dr. Santos completed a fellowship in integrative medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine under Dr. Andrew Weil. She served as an associate professor at New York Medical College for 15 years, providing hands-on teaching for first- and second-year medical students, and was medical director of the Health and Wellness Department at Northern Westchester Hospital, where she helped introduce alternative therapies to the Cancer Center. From 1996 to 2014, she hosted the local cable program Your Health Today. She remains passionate and committed to delivering top-quality medical care and believes patients need trusted physicians more than ever in today’s changing times.

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RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE Northwell applauds Bonnie Litvack, MD for her Doctors of Distinction 2025 nomination. As the director of women’s imaging in the radiology department at Northern Westchester Hospital, she transforms health care for the better through her dedication and visionary leadership.

BONNIE LITVACK, MD

Derek Anderson Senior Vice President, President Northern Westchester Hospital

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HONOREES

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

James Farrelly

Bonnie Litvack, MD FACR

Assistant Professor of Trauma, General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care Yale Medicine, Greenwich Hospital

Director, Women's Imaging Northern Westchester Hospital-Northwell Health

Dr. James S. Farrelly is an assistant professor of surgery at Yale School of Medicine who specializes in general surgery, trauma and surgical critical care.

He performs a wide range of procedures, from minor skin surgeries to complex abdominal operations, and is particularly skilled in using the Da Vinci robotic system for hernia repair. In addition to his clinical work, Farrelly is an educator and researcher at Yale, advancing surgical innovation and knowledge sharing.

His research spans prostate cancer therapies, bioengineered intrauterine fetal gene therapy, and strategies for cost-containment and process management in perioperative care. He has authored numerous publications and presented at national and international conferences. Farrelly earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center, completed his residency at Yale School of Medicine, and a fellowship in surgical critical care at Yale New Haven Hospital. He also holds a master’s degree in health sciences from Yale University.

Dr. Bonnie Litvack is director of Women’s Imaging at Northern Westchester Hospital–Northwell Health. She is a past president of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) and a current member of its Board of Trustees, having served as president during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. A cum laude graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Litvack earned her medical degree from Albany Medical College. She completed an internship in internal medicine and a residency in diagnostic radiology at Stony Brook University, followed by a fellowship in magnetic resonance and body imaging at New York–Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. She is board-certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology. Throughout her career, Litvack has received numerous awards and honors and has been deeply active in organized medicine. Within MSSNY, she has served as president, president-elect, vice president, assistant secretary, assistant commissioner of public health, commissioner of membership and Ninth District councilor. She is also a past president of the Westchester County Medical Society, the Westchester Academy of Medicine and the New York State Radiological Society. Litvack is founder and chair of the Women Physicians Leadership Academy and currently chairs the American College of Radiology’s Governmental Affairs Committee. She also serves as a New York delegate to the American Medical Association and as a councilor to the American College of Radiology.

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HONOREES

OUTSTANDING NURSE

Jessica Brighton, MSN RN Vice President of Nursing Crystal Run Healthcare

Jessica Brighton is vice president of nursing at Crystal Run Healthcare, where she has led patient-centered and operational improvements for nearly two decades. In her 19 years with the organization, including eight in her current role, she helped secure Joint Commission accreditation and embed Lean principles to enhance efficiency and care quality. She oversaw development of Lean pilot sites and directed the systemwide rollout of a new electronic health record

to strengthen clinical integration. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she guided nursing teams with resilience and focus, ensuring staff had the resources to deliver safe, high-quality care. Brighton also champions mentorship programs to reduce burnout and build future nursing leaders. She serves on the executive board of the Greater Hudson Valley Council of Scouting America and was recently honored as a Woman in Leadership for her contributions to healthcare and community service.

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HONOREES

POWER COUPLE

Supriya S. Jain M.D., FSCMR, FACC, FAAP

Parantap Gupta, M.D.

Advanced Endoscopic Interventional Gastroenterologist Optum

Professor of Pediatrics, Radiology and Public Health; Director of Pediatric Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging/Cardiac MRI, Cardiovascular Inflammatory Diseases, and Transition to Fourth Year and Transition to Residency; Clinical Education Liaison for NYMC-SOM New York Medical College – Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center

Dr. Gupta is a board-certified gastroenterologist with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He completed a gastroenterology fellowship at Stony Brook University Hospital and an advanced endoscopy fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center. He practices with Optum in Mount Kisco and is affiliated with Northern Westchester Hospital at Northwell Health.

Gupta specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic and biliary diseases and in the endoscopic management of precancerous and cancerous lesions of the gastrointestinal tract. His expertise includes advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as natural orifice transendoscopic resection, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided interventions, endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), stent placement, radiofrequency ablation, cryotherapy, small bowel enteroscopy, complex polypectomy, endoluminal suturing and pancreatic cyst management. His practice philosophy centers on comprehensive, patient-centered care that combines clinical excellence with the latest diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. Recognized consistently as a Top Doctor, Gupta is widely regarded as a trusted gastroenterologist serving Westchester and the Hudson Valley.

Dr. Supriya S. Jain is a physician-leader specializing in pediatric cardiology, medical education and research innovation. She is a professor of pediatrics, radiology and public health at New York Medical College and director of Pediatric Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging/ Cardiac MRI and Cardiovascular Inflammatory Diseases at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. Her research focuses on COVID-19, myocarditis, MIS-C, vaccine-associated myocarditis and Kawasaki disease. Jain leads national and international collaborations, serves as principal investigator of an FDA-funded multicenter study, and contributes to several professional societies and guideline committees. She also advances public health through advocacy for sudden cardiac death prevention with the American Heart Association, Project Adam and HeartStart Generation, a nonprofit founded by her children. Her work has earned honors including the 2023 New York State Woman of Distinction Award and the 2021 Dean’s Faculty Award.

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WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL CONGRATULATES OUR VERY OWN

Jk Rasamny, MD ENT/Otolaryngologist and Head & Neck Surgeon White Plains Hospital Doctors of Distinction 2025 Doctor without Boundaries Honoree

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HONOREES

PROMISE FOR THE FUTURE

Rahim Hirani

MD-PhD Candidate New York Medical College

Rahim Hirani is an MD/PhD candidate at New York Medical College whose path reflects resilience, innovation and a commitment to health equity.

Born in Pakistan and the first in his family to pursue higher education, he studied molecular biology and international relations in Massachusetts before earning a master’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology at Georgetown University, where his thesis on 3D skin grafting earned the Exceptional Master’s Student Award. He later conducted translational research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, solidifying his goal of becoming a physician-scientist. As a medical student, he was selected for fellowships at MSK, Harvard Medical School and the American Pakistan

Foundation, where he led a national study on reproductive health access for Afghan refugees.

He has been recognized as a Harvard Hope Scholar and a finalist for the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans. Hirani’s doctoral research focuses on IL-1 signaling in wound healing and cancer progression. Beyond the lab, he co-founded the Pre-Health Enrichment Program at NYMC, securing a $100,000 grant to expand opportunities for underrepresented students, and leads the NYMC Center for Human Rights, a pro bono clinic for asylum seekers and survivors of trafficking. He has contributed to more than 90 peer-reviewed publications and presented at over 30 national and international conferences.

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HONOREES

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Frank A. Cordasco, MD, MS

Daniel W. Green, MD, MS, FACS

Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University; Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine Institute; Senior Research Scientist, Research Division, Hospital for Special Surgery; chair, Board of Trustees, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Family of Journals; and 35th president, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (2018–19) Hospital for Special Surgery

Pediatric Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Surgeon Hospital for Special Surgery

Daniel W. Green, M.D., MS, FACS, is chief of the Pediatric Orthopedic Service at HSS. A pediatric orthopedic surgeon specializing in knee surgery for children and adolescents, Green is honored to represent such a talented group of pediatric orthopedic surgeon leaders dedicated to taking care of children.

Green sees patients from across the country and around the world for conditions, including patella dislocation, osteochondritis dissecans, discoid meniscus, tibial spine fractures and pediatric ACL tears. Through research and teaching. A holder of the Mary Kathryn and Alexander Navab Chair for Pediatric Orthopedic Research at HSS, Green has written more than 200 peer-reviewed research articles and book chapters focused on pediatric and adolescent knee surgery. Outside of HSS, Green has served as a board examiner for the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, past president of the New York County Medical Society, a Board of Counselor for the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, charter member of the Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Society (PRISM), a board member of the PatelloFemoral Foundation, and serves on the executive committee of the International Patella Study Group.

Dr. Frank A. Cordasco is an attending orthopedic surgeon at the Sports Medicine Institute and senior scientist at the Hospital for Special Surgery. He is also a professor of orthopedic surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College. A former 35th president of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, he now chairs the Board of Trustees for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and serves on the advisory board for the 2026 International Congress of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. An accomplished researcher and educator, Cordasco has authored more than 125 peer-reviewed papers and several textbooks, including Rockwood & Matsen’s The Shoulder, 7th Edition. His clinical focus includes sports-related knee and shoulder instability and tendon injuries, supported by extensive research and education in these areas.

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JUDGES

JANINE MILLER joined the Westchester County Medical Society (WCMS) and the Westchester Academy of Medicine as the Executive Director in March 2015. Prior to her role with WCMS and WAM, Miller held positions at Columbia University and the Bronx County Medical Society. In her role with WCMS Miller is in charge of overseeing the day-to-day operations and functions of its administrative office and of more than 1,000 members. Her roles encompass the whole of the society’s functions, including administrative, legislative, meeting organization and overseeing CME accrediting body through the Academy of Medicine. Miller works very closely with the WCMS physician Board of Directors and Executive Committee to achieve the goals of the Society and Academy as put forth by the mission of each organization. In doing this, she has built relationships with community leaders and organizations to further the interests and priorities of the WCMS, its members and New York state physicians as a whole.

One of the top priorities of the WCMS is advancing State Medical Society legislative priorities by building relationships with state and county legislators and members of Congress who represent portions of Westchester County. Miller also works closely with the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY), New York - based county medical societies, New York specialty societies and business partners in all advocacy efforts to strengthen organized medicine and enhance the value of membership.

GARY SASTOW is a partner at the law firm of

Danziger & Markhoff LLP and has over 30 years of experience in the practice of law. While maintaining a broad scope of practice, Sastow focuses on representing health care professionals in all aspects of their business, professional and personal lives. Having been raised in a family of physicians, he possesses a unique understanding and insight into the business of practicing a health care profession. Combined with his years of practice in what has become a more complex and highly regulated industry, Sastow’s clients see him as a trusted advisor, confidant and advocate. On an ongoing basis, he works with clients on transactional matters, regulatory compliance issues and problem solving, including providing representation to clients under professional investigation before OPMC, OPD or the Justice Center. He is a prolific speaker and author of professional articles in various publications. He has also served as an adjunct professor at Pace University teaching Health Law and Policy and Not-for-Profit Organizations, and he is a recommended legal services provider for the New York State Dental Association.

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PRESENTING SPONSOR

Thank you to MONTEFIORE EINSTEIN – which is the largest health network and employer in Westchester, Hudson Valley and Bronx, NY. Montefiore Einstein is one of the top-ranked research institutions in the country, with hundreds of millions of dollars of innovative research and over 800 active clinical trials.

They are training the next generation of medical experts at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

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PARTNERS

Founded in 1860, New York Medical College (NYMC) is one of the oldest and largest health sciences colleges in the United States. The college has nearly 2,000 students, 475 residents and clinical fellows, more than 2,100 faculty members, and 26,280 living alumni. Located in Westchester County, New York, NYMC joined Touro University in 2011. It offers degree programs through the School of Medicine, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, the School of Health Sciences and Practice, the Touro College of Dental Medicine at NYMC, and the Touro College School of Health Sciences’ nursing program at NYMC. NYMC provides a wide range of clinical training opportunities for students, residents and practitioners. For more information, visit nymc.edu.

White Plains Hospital is a 292-bed, not-forprofit health care organization and a member of the Montefiore Health System, serving as its tertiary hub of advanced care in the Hudson Valley. Its mission is to provide exceptional acute, preventive and specialty services to the people who live in, work in and visit Westchester County and beyond. With more than 30 locations across Westchester—including multispecialty practices in Armonk, Hawthorne, Larchmont, New Rochelle, Rye Brook, Scarsdale, Somers and Yorktown Heights—White Plains Hospital and its physician network, White Plains Hospital Physician Associates, bring advanced care close to home for communities throughout the region.

Nationally recognized for quality and safety, the hospital has earned a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for four consecutive years, Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center and 13 straight “A” Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group. Construction is underway on a 10-story, 500,000-square-foot expansion scheduled to open in 2028, featuring 240 private rooms, new operating suites and an expanded emergency department designed to enhance the patient and family experience.

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PARTNER

Yale New Haven Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive health care systems in Connecticut, committed to excellence in patient care and community service. Its network includes five hospitals, multispecialty centers and outpatient locations extending from Westchester County, New York, to southern Rhode Island. Through its affiliation with Yale School of Medicine, patients benefit from access to the latest medical treatments, research and innovation. Bridgeport Hospital, with campuses in Bridgeport and Milford, offers Connecticut’s only burn center and advanced surgical specialties, including cardiac surgery. Greenwich Hospital serves lower Fairfield County, Connecticut, and Westchester County, New York, providing comprehensive medical, surgical and wellness services, including pediatric emergency and neonatal intensive care through Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital. Smilow Cancer Hospital locations in Fairfield, Greenwich, Stamford and Trumbull, along with pediatric specialty centers in Bridgeport, Greenwich, Norwalk and Trumbull, bring leading-edge care to families across the region. For more information, call 833-FIND-MDS (833-346-3637).

SUPPORTER

NewYork-Presbyterian is one of the nation’s most comprehensive, integrated academic health care systems, encompassing 10 hospitals across the greater New York area, nearly 200 primary and specialty care clinics and medical groups, and a wide range of telemedicine services. A leader in medical education, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, giving patients access to the nation’s top physicians, leading medical specialties, and groundbreaking research and innovation. Founded 250 years ago, the hospital has a legacy of medical breakthroughs, including the invention of the Pap test and the pioneering of the transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure. Today, more than 50,000 employees and affiliated physicians are dedicated to providing the highest quality and most compassionate care to patients from New York, across the country, and around the world.

For more information, visit nyp.org or follow NewYork-Presbyterian on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Pinterest.

SUPPORTERS

Northwell Health’s Westchester Region, encompassing Phelps Hospital and Northern Westchester Hospital and the surrounding Hudson Valley, is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services. Phelps Hospital, with 238 beds, serves Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam County residents with advanced inpatient and outpatient services, including cancer care, stroke care, and cardiovascular diagnostics. It is recognized as a Magnet facility for nursing excellence. Northern Westchester Hospital is a 5-star CMS rated site, with 245 beds, offers state-of-the-art technology and world-class patient care, specializing in bariatric surgery, cancer treatment, and robotic surgery, among others. It also provides free cancer screenings for uninsured and underinsured residents. The region is further supported by over 70 ambulatory practices with more than 240 physicians across various specialties, ensuring comprehensive healthcare for the community.

The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is the leading provider of integrated health care in New York’s Hudson Valley, serving nearly 2.5 million residents across more than 6,000 square miles. Headquartered in Valhalla, the 1,700-bed system includes nine hospitals on seven campuses and 60 ambulatory care sites. WMCHealth is home to the region’s only Level I adult and pediatric trauma center and the only academic medical center between New York City and Albany.

The network employs more than 13,000 people and nearly 3,000 attending physicians, caring for about 300,000 patients each year. WMCHealth is also the state’s largest Medicaid provider north of New York City, serving one in three Medicaid patients in the region. Its facilities include Level II and Level III trauma centers, a nationally recognized children’s hospital with the region’s only Level IV neonatal intensive care unit, an organ transplant center, stroke and burn centers, and one of New York’s largest mental health systems. For more information, visit wmchealth.org or follow @ WMCHealth on Facebook and Instagram.

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A privately held company based in Mount Kisco, New York, Westfair Communications Inc. is the home of the Westfair Business Journal, which you can find online and which now integrate content from former publication WAG magazine, providing readers with a greater variety of business news and features. Westfair also publishes the popular News @ Noon e-newsletters, for late-breaking developments, as well as industry-specific newsletters.

For more than 60 years, the Business Journals have been the only weekly countywide business publications. They were founded by former Westchester resident David Moore, a grandson of influential New York publisher Joseph Pulitzer, and John Smith, a former Wall Street Journal editor. In keeping with their founders’ principles, the publications focus on the business community in Fairfield, Westchester and the rest of the Hudson Valley with breaking news, trends, tips and behind-the-scenes profiles among the papers’ specialties.

(The new content takes you beyond the business world to explore, food, travel, health/wellness and the home, while the entertainment-flavored calendar suggests where you should be and when.) The papers and newsletters have gained credibility and respect in the region for their honest, timely insights. Westfair also sponsors interactive programs for its readers, some of which are joint ventures with other businesses or community organizations. These programs cover a variety of subjects and take different forms, including seminars, expos, conferences, roundtable discussions and debates. For more, visit westfaironline.com or call 914-694-3600.

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